She missed him so much
it had been like 2 and a half hours
and she missed the hell out of him

“At least I’m not defined by who I’m dating,” Lauren shot back
Does Lauren even understand the words she says?
No no she doesn’t
she’s just spewing shit

Oh, Lauren, if I let you define me, we’d both be miserable.”
Lauren’s cheeks flared red, her eyes glinting with irritation. For a moment, she looked like she might lunge for the nearest manicure tool to use as a weapon.
Lauren: 0
Addie: Far more than Lauren
lauren needs to back off

“Well, darling, you might want to remember that not everything can be bought. Some things require class.”
Again, does Lauren truly understand the meaning of the words she uses?
Again, no no she doesnt

Lauren, sweetie, if you’re going to keep embarrassing yourself, at least do it quietly,” she drawled, not even bothering to look over. “Some of us are trying to enjoy our facials.”
Who would have ever thought leo’s mom could speak

Her mind drifted again, back to the race, back to the way Leo had looked at her—like she was the only thing that mattered in the chaos of the world.
She is all that matters in his world
he’s the only one that matters in hers

“Leo,” she whispered, crossing the room in an instant. Her fingers gently brushed his chin, tilting his face up to hers as she got on the bed next to him. Her eyes flicked to the injury, the worry pooling in her gaze. “What happened?”
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WHAT HAPPENED TELL HER

He tried for a smirk, but it faltered when the cut tugged at his lip. “It’s nothing. Just a hunting… mishap.” The casual shrug didn’t reach his eyes.
It’s nothing serious
LIAR
how dare he

“A mishap?” Her voice soft. “Leo, you’re bleeding. Don’t tell me it’s nothing.”
He sighed, his hand sliding over hers, his thumb brushing the inside of her palm. “Addie, I’m fine. Really.”
He doesn’t want her to worry
But she is worried
and she knows he’s lying

Her chest ached with the thought of him getting hurt—of him hiding it.
If he could’ve kept her from knowing, he would’ve…
stop

“I’d rather just stay here with you. Here. In your arms. All bloody night.”
He’d love that too
lets do it